[Theranostics in 2020: Neuroendocrine tumors].

This article presents the diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine methods for neuroendocrine tumors in accordance with current guidelines. The paper begins with a general characterization of neuroendocrine tumors, followed by a broad introduction to laboratory and imaging diagnostic techniques, and a detailed discussion of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy and meta-iodobenzylguanidine treatment. Finally, the article provides an insight into current research and future developments.
PMID: 32520005 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Magyar Onkologia - June 9, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sipka G, Besenyi Z, Farkas I, Pávics L Tags: Magy Onkol Source Type: research